Parks Survey
Thank you for your interest in Kent Parks! The City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan and the Parks and Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan. These two plans work in concert to direct future planning, acquisition, development and renovation of parks, open space and recreational facilities. The update process begins by getting your input. Please tell us how you would like to see Kent Parks develop over the coming years by completing the following survey.
1. Do you live within the City of Kent?
2. How many years have you lived in the City of Kent?
3. Do you consider yourself a resident of East Hill, Valley or West Hill?
4. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?
5. What is your age?
6. Are you Male or Female?
7. Which parks and recreation facilities do you or your household currently use (parks, trails, athletic complexes, etc...)?
8. What improvements, if any, would you like to see at these parks?
9. For this City as a whole, what do you feel are the biggest needs in terms of Parks and Recreation?
10. Within our parks, what three activities do you and your family members participate in the most?
If Other please specify:
11. What recreation opportunities would you like to see in Kent that you can’t find here now?
12. Using a 0 to 10 scale with 10 meaning “extremely high importance” and 0 meaning “extremely low importance” please rate the importance of the following park amenities:
a. Small neighborhood parks that serve families and individuals
b. Major parks that serve all areas of the city
c. Outdoor athletic fields for youth
d. Outdoor athletic fields for adults
e. Expanded recreational trails in and out of parks
f. Parks with fishing, boating and swimming
g. Indoor recreation facilities for social programs, events and athletics
h. Natural areas and open space
i. An accessible playground large enough to serve the entire community
j. Off leash dog park
k. Spray park/water park
l. Off road biking trails
m. BMX park
n. Swimming pool
13. Have you or anyone in your household participated in a City of Kent recreation program, activity or cultural event in the last 12 months?
14. What types of recreation programs, activities or cultural events have you and/or your household participated in the last 12 months?
If Other please specify:
15. What could the City change about its programs that would make them more attractive for you and your household?
16. Are you aware that the City offers scholarships so that all children can participate in programs regardless of ability to pay?
17. Would you like to be notified of future public meetings and opportunities to participate in the update of the Comprehensive Plans?
If Yes then please provide contact information:
Name:
Phone:
E-mail: